The Gannon Knights are poised to launch their 2026 football campaign with a renewed sense of purpose. After a promising 2025 showing, the team returns with a blend of veteran leadership and fresh energy, anchored by six captains who represent both sides of the ball.
Captains Lead the Charge
Quarterback Ty Hurst, who seized the starting role midway through the previous season, headlines a group of leaders that also includes center Nevin Davila and wide receiver Donell Mason. Their experience forms the backbone of a unit that aims to build on last year’s successes while forging new identities on offense and defense.
New Faces in the Coaching Box
Offensive coordinator Mike Hallett, a veteran with nearly three decades of collegiate experience, steps into the role after stints at Heidelberg and Thomas More. Defensive coordinator Rich Yahner, boasting over twenty years on the sidelines, brings a deep reservoir of knowledge to a defense that returns All‑PSAC West selections such as David Fairer and Jeremiah Lovely.
Key Players to Watch
The offensive line returns four starters — Erick Delgado, Brad Kormanec, Nevin Davila, and Shane Ramey‑Rowland — who will work under Hallett’s guidance. On defense, standouts like Myron Green, Jeremiah Lovely, and Serrell Curtis will anchor a unit looking to capitalize on Yahner’s schemes. The departure of tight end James Faulkner and running back Tristen Kenan opens pathways for emerging talent.
Schedule and Division Shifts
Gannon’s 11‑game slate features a home opener against Bloomsburg on September 19 and a Homecoming clash with Lock Haven on September 26. The Golden Knights will navigate a revamped PSAC structure, with Lackawanna joining the Eastern Division and Lock Haven moving westward. Road contests against traditional rivals such as Seton Hill and West Chester punctuate a schedule designed to test the team’s depth.
Looking Forward
Head coach Erik Raeburn, now in his seventh season, emphasizes that the combination of returning talent, experienced coordinators, and a challenging yet manageable schedule positions the Knights to contend for the PSAC West title. With a roster full of playmakers and a coaching staff eager to innovate, the 2026 campaign promises excitement for Gannon fans across Pennsylvania and beyond.